Crime & Security
Improvised Explosives Detonated in Attempt to Incite Fear
Two small improvised explosive devices detonated late Monday night in an apparent attempt to generate fear and chaos, authorities confirmed. The incidents occurred at 10:14 p.m. UTC on April 14, 2026,...
Kraken Exchange Faces Extortion Threat from Cybercrime Group
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is under threat from a cybercrime group demanding payment in exchange for not releasing videos of internal systems that host client data. The extor...
Car Bomb Explosions Rock Western Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Two car bomb explosions rocked western Tehran on Monday night, causing significant damage and prompting an emergency response from security forces. The blasts occurred shortly afte...
Car Bomb Explodes in Tehran's Imam Khomeini Street
TEHRAN — A powerful car bomb detonated on Imam Khomeini Street in the Iranian capital late Monday, sending shockwaves through the city center and causing significant damage to nearby buildings. The ex...
Basij Defuses Bomb in Iran; Search Continues for Additional Devices
TEHRAN, April 14 (AP) — Members of the Basij militia successfully defused an explosive device in Iran late Monday, authorities announced, as security forces continue to search the area for suspected a...
100 Arrested in New York After Confronting Schumer Over Israel Funding
NEW YORK — One hundred individuals were arrested in New York on Monday following a confrontation with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding the use of U.S. tax dollars for military operations...
Alex Jones posts claims linking Trumps to Epstein files on messaging app
DALLAS — Radio host Alex Jones published a series of unverified claims on a messaging platform on Monday night, alleging connections between former President Donald Trump, his wife Melania, and the la...
Former Black Basta Affiliates Launch Global Ransomware Campaign
BERLIN (AP) — A small group of former Black Basta affiliates launched a coordinated cyberattack campaign on Monday targeting more than 100 employees across dozens of organizations worldwide, security ...
Fake Ledger Live App on Apple App Store Drains $9.5 Million in Crypto
SAN FRANCISCO — A counterfeit version of the Ledger Live cryptocurrency wallet application distributed through Apple's App Store has drained approximately $9.5 million from at least 50 victims in a ma...
Omnistealer Malware Exploits Blockchain for Widespread Theft
A new strain of malware identified as Omnistealer is leveraging blockchain technology to execute a comprehensive theft operation targeting digital assets and sensitive data. The attack, detected on Ap...
Mass Shooting in Southeastern Turkey Leaves 16 Injured Before Gunman's Suicide
ISTANBUL — A gunman opened fire at a location in southeastern Turkey on Monday, injuring at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before taking his own life. The incident occurred in the e...
US Forces Kill Two Aboard Ship Targeted in Drug Enforcement Operation
US military forces engaged and killed two individuals aboard a vessel in an operation targeting suspected drug trafficking networks. The incident occurred on April 14, 2026, when US forces intercepted...
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales Expected to Resign Amid Sex Scandal
WASHINGTON — Republican Representative Tony Gonzales is expected to resign from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct, marking a significant political development for the party ahead of ...
Algeria Enforces Strict Penalties for Christian Proselytism
ALGIERS — Christians in Algeria face criminal penalties of up to five years in prison for engaging in proselytism, as the North African nation maintains strict legal boundaries around religious expres...
ShinyHunters Gang Leaks Rockstar Games Data Following Anodot Breach
LOS ANGELES — The ShinyHunters extortion gang has released analytics data stolen from Rockstar Games, marking the latest escalation in a cyberattack campaign linked to a security incident at monitorin...
Malaysia Coast Guard Seizes Two Tankers in Malacca Strait for Illegal Oil Transfers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13, 2026 — Malaysia’s Coast Guard seized two oil tankers in the Malacca Strait on Sunday after intercepting them conducting illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers, authorities announce...
Spanish Prime Minister's Wife Charged with Corruption, Bribery
MADRID, April 13 (AP) — The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been formally charged with corruption, bribery, and influence peddling, marking a significant development in a high-profile...
Gujarat Police Dismantle Rs 77 Crore Cyber Fraud Network Linked to Dubai
VADODARA, India — Gujarat Police on Saturday arrested 16 individuals and dismantled a massive cyber fraud network estimated to have defrauded victims of Rs 77 crore ($9.2 million) through a complex sy...
Spain's First Lady Formally Charged in Corruption Case
MADRID, April 13 (AP) — Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with influence peddling and corruption, marking a significant escalation in a long-run...
FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle Global Phishing Network Targeting 17,000 Victims
WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Indonesian National Police announced on Sunday the dismantling of a global phishing network that targeted more than 17,000 victims and attempte...
Suicide Attackers Detonate in Algeria's Blida Province
BLIDA, Algeria — Suicide attackers detonated explosives in Algeria's Blida Province on Sunday, triggering a security response and leaving authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the in...
International Law Enforcement Seizes $12 Million in Crypto Theft Operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — International law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada executed a coordinated operation on Sunday, dismantling multimillion-dollar cryptocurren...
Six Fires Reported Across U.S. Warehouses and Storefronts in 72 Hours
WASHINGTON — A series of six fires has struck warehouses and storefronts across the United States over the past three days, prompting emergency responses in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, a...
Delhi Police Dismantle Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Five
NEW DELHI — Delhi Police on Saturday dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting five individuals in a coordinated operation across the capital. The arrests mark a significant developmen...
Bank Employee Linked to Delhi Cyber Fraud Case
NEW DELHI — A bank employee has been identified as playing a role in a cyber fraud case in Delhi, authorities announced Friday. The disclosure marks a significant development in an ongoing investigat...
Olympic Cycling Track in Rio de Janeiro Destroyed by Fire
RIO DE JANEIRO — The Olympic cycling track in Rio de Janeiro was destroyed by a fire early Friday morning, marking a significant loss for the city’s sporting infrastructure. The blaze broke out at ap...
Worker Arrested After Setting Fire to California Warehouse Over Pay Dispute
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — A warehouse employee was arrested early Friday after intentionally setting fire to a storage facility in California, authorities said, following a dispute over wages. The i...
German Police Officer Strikes Protester During Berlin Arrest
BERLIN — A German police officer struck a young woman during an arrest at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin on Friday, sparking immediate controversy and calls for an investigation into the us...
Delhi Police Bust Gaming-Linked Cyber Fraud Racket, Arrest 14
NEW DELHI — Delhi Police dismantled a gaming-linked call centre operating a cyber fraud racket on Thursday, arresting 14 individuals and seizing equipment used to defraud victims across the country. I...
Man Arrested After Vandalizing U.S. Military Aircraft at Shannon Airport
SHANNON, Ireland (AP) — A man was arrested Thursday after breaking into Shannon Airport and vandalizing a U.S. military C-130 transport aircraft with a hammer, Irish authorities said. The incident oc...